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Meet the Team

Meet Your Association Team

We are a dedicated team working to protect and promote the hospitality industry. United by a shared mission, we support our members, strengthen the industry, and ensure its vibrant future.

Executive Leadership

Jason Brandt
Jason Brandt

President & CEO
Favorite Place: Silver Falls State Park
Food: Pad Kee Mao

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John Hamilton
John Hamilton

Chief Operating Officer
Favorite Place: In the mountains
Food: Slow-n-low bbq, pizza

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Administrative

Jessica Benfield
Jessica Benfield

Lead Accountant
Favorite Place: Thor’s Wall
Food: Pulled Pork Nachos

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Kira Miles
Kira Miles

Accounting and Database Coordinator
Favorite Place: Haystack Rock
Food: Pasta & Chocolate Lava Cake

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Business Development & Events

Marla McColly
Marla McColly

Director of Business Development
Favorite Place: Deschutes River
Food: Tacos at ¿Por Qué No?

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Lauri Byerly
Laurie Byerly

Events & Program Coordinator
Favorite Place: Crater Lake
Food: Sushi

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Orran Greiner
Orran Greiner

Trade Show Manager
Favorite Place: St. John’s Bridge
Food: BLT Sandwich

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Government Affairs

Greg Astley
Greg Astley

Director of Government Affairs

Favorite Place: Historic Jordan Covered Bridge in Stayton
Food: Grilled, Smoked, Roasted, BBQ’d

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Makenzie Marineau
Makenzie Marineau

Government Affairs and Regional Leadership Teams Coordinator

Favorite Place: Oregon Coast + wild and scenic rivers
Food: Salmon, Dungeness Crab

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Aidan Earls
Aidan Earls

Executive Coordinator, Government Affairs
Favorite Place: Sisters, Oregon
Food: Seafood Paella

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Marketing & Communications

Lori Little
Lori Little

Director of Communications
Favorite Place: Haystack Rock
Food: Salmon Bites & Cajun Tots

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Heidi Janke
Heidi Janke

Marketing Manager
Favorite Place: Cape Kiwanda
Food: Cranberry Relish

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Membership

Steve Scardina
Steve Scardina

Sr. Regional Representative
Favorite Place: Columbia River
Food: Pasta

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Darian Harpold
Darian Harpold

Regional Representative
Favorite Place: Upper Table Rock
Food: Sourdough Toast

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Oregon Hospitality Foundation

Courtney Smith
Courtney Smith

ProStart Manager
Favorite Place: On top of a snowy mountain
Food: Sushi

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Ella Sturdevant
Ella Sturdevant

Workforce Development Coordinator
Favorite Place: Astoria Column
Food: Banh Mi

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Rebecca Donley
Rebecca Donley

Oregon Coast Hospitality Sector Strategist
Favorite Place: “Not Just Another” Little Antique Mall in Lincoln City
Food: Cinnamon Rolls from Grateful Bread Bakery

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